Bulova 1959 Aircraft

Submitted by mysterious bul… on
Manufacture Year
1959
Movement Model
13AK
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
936528
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Bulova Valjoux 23 movement chronographer watch, ss case metal button, don't have manufacture year, looks like 1941.

6.7.2026
6.7.2026
FifthAvenueRes…
Posted June 8, 2026 - 3:44am

there are also subtle differences in the dial and hands between the 1940's and 1950's versions.

based on the movement model, the case serial number and the dial / hand combination I would date the subject to 1959. 

mybulova_admin
Posted June 8, 2026 - 6:55am

For me the subject watch looks to be an exact match to the Bulova Sportsman.

This from the 1957 Bulova Linebook.

1957 Bulova Sportsman

mybulova_admin
Posted June 8, 2026 - 7:26am

This watch is also listed as a Chronograph "C" in a 1953 linebook.(#38787).

1953 Bulova Chronograph "C"

mybulova_admin
Posted June 11, 2026 - 5:56pm

So based on all this i think a Bulova Aircraft seems most suitable based on the leather strap mount. 

We just need to work out the date 1953-1959.

mysterious bulova person can you please take another look at the movement, particularly within those areas already mentioned There should be a date stamp somewhere.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 15, 2026 - 9:03am

I'm going to agree with 

Bulova Aircraft  as the most logical choice based on mount as presented. Date is still an unknown.

JimDon5822
Posted June 15, 2026 - 4:05pm

I am also going to agree with Bulova Aircraft as the most logical choice as presented. Date is pending upon confirmation for the owner..

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted June 18, 2026 - 5:30am

The 1959 'AIRCRAFT' (although it is currently listed as 1956 in the database) has a case serial number of 912009 

The subject has a case serial number of 936528, it would not be unrealistic to tentatively date it also to 1959.